World Water Day: Why Waste Water?

Eurospanners

22 Mar 2017 09:34:15

Today is World Water Day, about taking action to tackle our growing water crisis.It focuses our attention on the importance of water, and using it sustainably. The theme this year is ‘why waste water?’. Globally, over 80% of the water that we use flows back into nature without being retreated or reused, and then causes damage to the environment, and can cause harm to those who are exposed to it.

Without action, this will only increase: by 2050, close to 70% of the world’s populations will live in cities, compared to only 50% today – currently, most developing cities do not have the resources to reuse the vast amount of water they waste. By then, the demand for water is predicted to grow by 50%. By using the wastewater from our homes, cities, and industries, we can benefit human health, economic development and environmental sustainability.

In line with this year’s theme of ‘wastewater’, these resources will enable professionals in the industry, scientists, academics, and students, to understand the importance of wastewater management and reuse, and to develop strategies to achieve safe water and sanitation, and sustainable cities and communities.

ForthcomingBenchmarking Performance Indicators for Water and Wastewater: 2016 EditionAmerican Water Works AssociationApr 2017 238pp9781625761972 PaperbackAllows utility managers to use data and analyses to determine how their utility's performance compares to the water or wastewater industry. American Water Works AssociationAmerican Water Works AssociationSolid and Liquid Waste ManagementWaste to WealthVasudevan Rajaram et al2016 320pp9788120352452 PaperbackDiscusses various economical methods to manage waste, and important techniques for converting waste.PHI Learning

Green Technologies for Sustainable Water ManagementEdited by Huu Hao Ngo et al2016 894pp9780784414422 PaperbackFollowing an overview of water as a valuable resource, this book provides in-depth information on current various green technologies associated with sustainable water and wastewater management.American Society of Civil Engineers

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